Dept is hiring: Creative Project Manager (Contract to Hire) in Newburyport

Creative Project Manager (Contract to Hire)

Overview

Denver CO; Atlanta GA; Chicago IL; Boston MA; Newburyport MA; New York NY; San Diego CA; Los Angeles CA; Salt Lake City UT

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

About You

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a variety of creative projects from inception through to completion. This includes identifying project scope, clarifying deliverables, anticipating needs, understanding timelines, and managing client and internal communications. You may also be responsible for project managing complex and/or larger projects and will also need to be comfortable in the weeds—specifically helping to drive day-to-day deliverables.

Please note: this is a contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent role in 2026.

You’ll be responsible for

• Overseeing and owning projects
• Scoping projects and gathering requirements
• Managing projects end to end
• Direction and evaluation of project management process
• Building, maintaining, and executing on timelines
• Setting up projects and managing them within Asana
• Vetting and analyzing project feedback
• Collaborating on detailed creative briefs
• Updating and maintaining project tracking
• Acting as liaison for Account teams and clients
• Tracking of each project’s status; maintaining an intimate knowledge of the project’s health, including QA oversight

You’ll need to have

• 3+ years experience in the project management field for an agency or on a creative team
• Strong working knowledge of digital creative and social media creative
• Great communication, people, leadership, organizational, and project/time management skills
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• The ability to prioritize and consistently handle multiple tasks across multiple clients and teams
• Flexibility when it comes to changing priorities, while still meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail, while simultaneously seeing the bigger picture
• A willingness and ability to learn
• A positive attitude when executing tasks across accounts

Additional things that will impress us

• Experience with Asana (or similar project management software) a plus
• Strong Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Suite
• Experience in Slack or similar platform

Proficiency in the following programs/tools

• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Mac/PC platform literate
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Asana Software (not required but a plus)
• Harvest Software (not required but a plus)

What do we offer

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays

The anticipated salary range for this position is $73,900 – $90,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

EEO and Compliance

DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

US Remote Range

$73,900 - $90,000 USD

To apply, please follow the company application process.

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